The Chestnut Legacy
The Chestnut observed man
as he bent the Figs boughs
and pulled off her fruit
as nature allows
He opened his mouth
in order to feast
and tore at the fruit
with his hard stony teeth
“Less protected than I”
The Chestnut exclaimed
“See how my offspring hold close to my frame.
Outside they’re protected with a fortress spines
while inside of their carp they are soft linen lined.
To the hand of the man, we do not fall prey
and end up his banquet, his food or buffet.”
The Fig and her young started to laugh
Man is ingenues, you stupid old sod
He’ll have you fruit and he wont spare the rod
He’ll throw stakes and stones into you crown
and all of your children will come tumbling down,
to be broken and trampled and maimed my man’s feet
and emerge from their armor in total defeat.
You think your nipes better?
Better than mine?
Simply because they carry a spin?
While gently we’re touched by the harvester’s hand
Your saps will know nothing but the violence of man.
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